Kinsale Capital Group (NYSE:KNSL) Issues Quarterly Earnings Results

Kinsale Capital Group (NYSE:KNSL) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday. The financial services provider reported $5.11 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.65 by $0.46, FiscalAI reports. The firm had revenue of $466.71 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $410.25 million. Kinsale Capital Group had a return on equity of 25.45% and a net margin of 26.87%.The company’s revenue was down .5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $3.71 earnings per share.

Kinsale Capital Group Stock Down 0.3%

Kinsale Capital Group stock traded down $0.98 during trading on Thursday, hitting $348.53. 333,168 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 247,778. The business’s 50 day moving average is $358.35 and its 200 day moving average is $387.64. Kinsale Capital Group has a 52 week low of $321.97 and a 52 week high of $512.76. The company has a market capitalization of $8.07 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.08, a PEG ratio of 1.18 and a beta of 1.08. The company has a current ratio of 0.08, a quick ratio of 0.08 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.11.

Kinsale Capital Group Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 12th. Investors of record on Thursday, February 26th were issued a dividend of $0.25 per share. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.3%. This is an increase from Kinsale Capital Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.17. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, February 26th. Kinsale Capital Group’s dividend payout ratio is currently 4.61%.

Trending Headlines about Kinsale Capital Group

Here are the key news stories impacting Kinsale Capital Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 earnings and revenue beat consensus: KNSL reported $5.11 EPS, above consensus (~$4.65–$4.70) and revenue of $466.7M, topping estimates and demonstrating margin strength. Kinsale press release
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst and media coverage highlighted Kinsale’s history of beating estimates and the company’s setup to outperform again, supporting longer‑term confidence in earnings execution. Why Kinsale Capital Group (KNSL) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again
• Neutral Sentiment: Sector/market risk: an earnings spotlight notes uncertainty about whether Kinsale’s growth can withstand a possible slowdown in the E&S insurance market — a watch‑item rather than an immediate negative. Kinsale Capital earnings spotlight
• Neutral Sentiment: Some brokers remain cautious: Cantor Fitzgerald maintained a neutral rating on KNSL, indicating limited near‑term upside from their view despite the beat. Cantor Fitzgerald Maintains Neutral Rating on Kinsale
• Negative Sentiment: Near‑term estimate cut: at least one analyst reduced Kinsale’s Q2 EPS estimate, which may temper guidance expectations and contribute to the share weakness. Q2 EPS Estimate for Kinsale Capital Group Reduced by Analyst

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Kinsale Capital Group

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Johnson Financial Group Inc. boosted its position in Kinsale Capital Group by 257.1% in the third quarter. Johnson Financial Group Inc. now owns 75 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $32,000 after purchasing an additional 54 shares during the last quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC boosted its position in Kinsale Capital Group by 225.0% in the third quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 78 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $33,000 after purchasing an additional 54 shares during the last quarter. Darwin Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in Kinsale Capital Group in the second quarter worth $38,000. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in Kinsale Capital Group in the fourth quarter worth $43,000. Finally, EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its position in Kinsale Capital Group by 72.9% in the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 102 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $49,000 after purchasing an additional 43 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 85.36% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms have recently commented on KNSL. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Kinsale Capital Group in a report on Friday, March 27th. Jefferies Financial Group downgraded Kinsale Capital Group from a “hold” rating to an “underperform” rating and decreased their price objective for the company from $392.00 to $312.00 in a report on Thursday, March 19th. Truist Financial decreased their price objective on Kinsale Capital Group from $510.00 to $450.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, February 17th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price objective on Kinsale Capital Group from $450.00 to $410.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Monday, February 23rd. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded Kinsale Capital Group from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, April 4th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $405.45.

Kinsale Capital Group Company Profile

Kinsale Capital Group, Inc (NYSE:KNSL) is a specialty property and casualty insurance company headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. Established in 2009, the company focuses on underwriting complex and underserved risks across the United States. Kinsale operates through a network of wholesale brokers and independent agencies, offering tailored coverage solutions for a range of niche industries.

The company’s product portfolio includes general liability, business auto, professional liability, environmental liability, inland marine, cyber liability, and other specialty lines.